City of Charles Sturt
Woodville Gardens
Woodville Gardens at a glance
Median house
$825,000
+18.7% year on year
Median unit
$238,320
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
2,412
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Woodville Gardens.
Woodville Gardens (5012) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $825,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +18.7% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Woodville Gardens has roughly 2,412 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodville Gardens scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodville Gardens's population at 2,412, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,412
Median age
34
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $238,320, roughly 71% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+18.7%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +18.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
+18.7% over the past year. Median unit price $238,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$497/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$364/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$825,000
+18.7% annual growth
$238,320
2,412
Median age: 34
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.13% (median rent $497/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 7.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +18.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.13%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20267.94%
Based on $238,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+18.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +18.7%/yr
2021
$350K
5-year change
+136%
2026
$825K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
82
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodville Gardens.
Local schools for Woodville Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
The Grove Education Centre
Woodville High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Woodville Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Woodville Gardens?
- The median house price in Woodville Gardens, SA 5012 is $825,000. The median unit price is $238,320. Annual growth is +18.7%.
- What is the Woodville Gardens postcode?
- Woodville Gardens is in the 5012 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Woodville Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $497, for units it's $364.
- What schools are in Woodville Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodville Gardens on this page, including Woodville Gardens School Birth-6, St Patrick's School, Ngutu College.
- How walkable is Woodville Gardens?
- Woodville Gardens has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woodville Gardens?
- Woodville Gardens is close to Ferryden Park, Angle Park, Athol Park, Woodville North, Mansfield Park.
- What is the population of Woodville Gardens?
- Woodville Gardens has approximately 2,412 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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